Moving to Palau from Benin

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Benin to Palau — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Benin to Palau, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Palauan.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Benin to Palau.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
PW
22.2

Palau performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
PW
17.8

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
PW
82.8t

Benin performs better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
PW
6.9

Palau performs significantly better than Benin across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
PW
$15,800

Benin generally does better on employment & economy, though Palau leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
PW
11.3

Palau performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin and Palau. To live, work, or study long-term in Palau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Palau's immigration authority.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Benin passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Palau passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Palau?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Palau has 6.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Palau safe for expats?

Palau performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Benin?

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ PW
Population 13,754,688 21,695
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +680
Time zones 1 1